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Parenting Plans: The Advantages of Making a Parenting Plan

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Let’s say that you are in the process of a divorce, and things look like they are being finalized. It seems like you and your spouse have agreed on many issues—including issues related to the children. But then your attorney tells you that you and your ex need to agree on another document — a parenting plan. It seems like a long, detailed document…do you have to do it? What are the benefits of doing a parenting plan…?

What is a Parenting Plan?

Parenting Plans

Parenting plans are relatively new in the world of family law. First required in 2018, parenting plans are a roadmap for parents to figure out almost every aspect of co-parenting children’s lives. The parenting plan is as long as it is because it covers almost every conceivable issue that divorced couples may encounter when it comes to making joint decisions about a minor child.

The model parenting plan, developed by the Florida Supreme Court can be found here.

The parenting plan will have time-sharing schedules, but it goes beyond just time-sharing and visitation. It will also cover things like who gets the kids during which holiday breaks, who has the right of first refusal if a parent cannot watch a child, who will take and pay for the kids’ medical expenses, and extracurricular activities.

It will handle and address emergencies, vacations, school conferences, pick up and drop off locations, and a host of other details that you, in the midst of a divorce, and likely never having encountered this situation before, would never have thought of otherwise.

Your parenting plan is a plan that is agreed to by both parties—a judge can impose one on you, or else, create their own order, but obviously, you would much rather develop the parenting plan with your spouse, and work out arrangements that are best for both of you as opposed to leaving these decisions in the hands of a judge.

There actually are multiple parenting plans, some for parents who are more amicable and do not need so many details arranged in advance, and others that are more detailed, for parents who may anticipate fighting and conflict, and would rather have all the details agreed to in writing in advance. There are even parenting plans for parents who are or anticipate living a good distance from each other.

The Benefits of a Plan

Why make a plan? Even if you have to do it legally, what are the advantages of even doing one, or putting time or effort, or consideration into it?

The main advantage is avoiding conflict—and potentially litigation—later on.

The parenting plan lets both parents know what is going to happen in the future and informs both of their rights when it comes to the child.

In the old days, a typical mediation or settlement agreement may not have addressed every single minute detail of a joint child-rearing arrangement. Parents, usually new to the divorce process, would not know what issues will or could come up next month, year, or ten years down the line.

As a result, the typical medication or settlement agreement was often open to interpretation or ambiguity. Parents who had conflict would look to their agreement to see which parent was in the right and would find nothing in their divorce paperwork addressing what they were looking for.

The result would be fighting, conflict, no way to know who was “right,” and ultimately, if it got bad enough, ex-spouses would end up back in court.

Save the Fighting

On the surface, a parenting plan seems like more to fight about. It’s a long detailed document that you and your ex are going to have to agree to. But parenting plans are written in plain, easy-to-understand language. They have fill-in-the-blanks or lines for parents to write things in.

That gives them a big benefit: you and your ex can sit down together (to the extent possible), and try to discuss, and agree to things in advance. Of course, if you have a family law attorney, you can and should discuss these things with him or her first—but the ease and plain language of a parenting plan does provide some flexibility for you and your spouse to come to some agreement, even on some of the issues, before and instead of spending a lot of money on legal fees.

The end result is that you actually have less to fight about in your divorce because all of these details have been resolved separately by you and your ex-spouse.

In Your Hands

The parenting plan has another advantage, that is common to other forms of resolved conflict, like mediation: you are putting things in your own hands, instead of a judge’s.

In court, a judge could decide whatever they want when it comes to any of the items on that extensive parenting plan. In court, in the hands of a judge, there is no “back and forth,” that is, you cannot say to your spouse “I will let you do this if you let me do that.” It is all up to the court.

But the parenting plan empowers you. You can “give up” the items on the plan that are not as important to you, and fight for the things that are important to you. You can re-write some of the language, add things, or create new provisions that may be unique to your own specific situation.

When you are finally done, you will be grateful that you have a “roadmap” to co-parenting with your spouse. You will have a document that specifically says what you and your spouse can and cannot do. In the end, if done properly, the parenting plan will potentially save you a lot of time, arguing, conflict, and money.

Questions about child custody, visitation, time-sharing, or your parenting plan?

Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

You may contact Anthony Diaz by calling 407-212-7807 or by email an*****@************aw.com or visit anthonydiazlaw.com for more information.

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Is Your Marriage Over? There Is A Reason To Believe

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As we progress into the New Year, couples who put off dealing with the end of their marriage over the holidays have come out in full force. Since there is nothing else between them and their contemplated divorce, the biggest question is HOW? With the advent of many different forms of divorce resolution other than traditional litigation through the court system, the Collaborative Process has taken the country by storm as it gains popularity in Florida.

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One of the biggest and more important questions is the role of the attorney in Collaborative Divorce. How are they different than if the case was in court? Will they still advocate for my best interests? Why should I choose you to be my Collaborative attorney. With all of these issues being quite relevant in the decision of whether the Collaborative Process is the right alternative, you will find an great article attached explaining what a collaboratively trained attorney can do for their client. You will be amazed at the many benefits a Collaborative lawyer can provide during this process. It may come as a surprise to you that these are the same benefits derived from a divorce litigator at less cost, less time and less animosity than going to court.

Going through a divorce is no walk in the park but with the Collaborative process there is a reason to believe that the end of your marriage can have a good ending. Please call my office to find out more about how to divorce with dignity and understanding. If I listen long enough to you, I’d find a way to believe that the outcome of your divorce being peaceful and civil is all true.

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Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

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Why I Believe in The Collaborative Divorce Process

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The Collaborative Divorce process has many advantages for the divorcing couple and for the family. Collaborative Divorce places the power in the hands of you and your spouse allowing you to shape the outcome of your divorce.

Empowering Couples

Collaborative Divorce Process

Collaborative Divorce stresses the importance of giving you and your spouse the ability to determine the course of your divorce. By choosing the Collaborative Divorce process, you actively participate in creating a mutually agreeable resolution rather than leaving your fate in the hands of a judge.

Professional Support

Collaborative Divorce involves a team of trained and experienced divorce professionals who work alongside you and your spouse. This support network, including attorneys, financial experts, and therapists help facilitate the process and ensure that both you and your spouse’s interests are represented. This added layer of guidance is instrumental in managing even the most complex cases.

Avoiding Courtroom Drama

In a divorce, going to court should be the last resort. Too often, people rush to the courthouse and begin a litigated divorce process without exploring alternative options. Collaborative Divorce is an effective means for staying out of the courtroom, for reducing stress, and for minimizing unnecessary legal expenses.

A Satisfying Resolution

One of the most significant differences between Collaborative Divorce and the litigated divorce process is the level of satisfaction at the end of the case. In court, you and your spouse are forced to adhere to decisions made by a judge, which may not align with your individual needs or preferences. This often leads to frustration, dissatisfaction, and ongoing legal battles.

In contrast, the Collaborative Divorce process empowers you to create an agreement that you are both more likely to be satisfied with. As a result, cases resolved through collaboration tend to have closure, with minimal need for future legal interventions.

Private and Confidential

One of the most important benefits of the Collaborative Divorce process is that it protects your privacy. Litigation involves all your dirty laundry being aired in public during any court hearings. In addition, all of your financial records are part of the public record and easily accessible.The Collaborative Divorce process is a series of private meetings held behind closed doors in which the divorce professionals are bound by a confidentiality provision in the collaborative agreement. Respecting your privacy and keeping all records and discussions private is one of the hallmarks of Collaborative Divorce.

Minimizing Ongoing Conflict

One of the most common issues in litigated divorces is the ongoing cycle of needing to return to court due to disputes over the original court order. This process can be emotionally and financially draining and often impacts your children as well. Collaborative Divorce significantly reduces the likelihood of revisiting legal disputes and creating a more stable and peaceful post-divorce environment.

A Better Outcome

Ultimately, Collaborative Divorce is one of the best out-of-court options for resolving family law cases. While there are other alternative methods, the Collaborative Divorce process offers a well-rounded approach that caters to a wide range of cases. It ensures that you and your spouse receive professional guidance, maintain control over the outcome, and find satisfaction in the divorce resolution.

The Collaborative Divorce process stands out as an effective and rewarding approach to a divorce case, emphasizing cooperation, satisfaction, and peace of mind. It’s not just about avoiding the courtroom; it’s about creating a positive and constructive path forward in the challenging process of divorce.

Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

You may contact Anthony Diaz by calling 407-212-7807 or by email an*****@************aw.com or visit anthonydiazlaw.com for more information.

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Postnuptial Agreements: Weighing the Benefits

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If someone asked you what the benefit of a prenuptial agreement is, you likely would have some kind of answer or at least, a general understanding of why people sign prenuptial agreements. But postnuptials are less often used and are seen as a bit more controversial to many.

But there are benefits to postnuptial agreements, and in the right situation, a postnuptial agreement can help you in ways you probably didn’t think about.

What is a Postnuptial Agreement?

Premarital Agreement

A postnuptial agreement is, as the name implies, an agreement that you sign with your spouse that is almost exactly like a prenuptial, except for the fact that it is signed during the marriage, not beforehand.

The agreement can address things like who will get what property, what property is considered marital or non-marital, alimony, use of the marital home, and other issues.

Married couples are not supposed to be adversaries, and they certainly are not at “arm’s length” from each other, as parties to a contract are supposed to be. There is the inherent risk of coercion, pressure, or misrepresentation between spouses who are signing a contract between them, whether done purposely or whether it happens just because of the nature of the marital relationship.

To be valid, there must be witnesses to the signing of the agreement, which must be in writing, and although a married couple likely already knows each others’ finances, assets, and possessions, a full financial disclosure to each spouse must be made.

This means producing all relevant books and records—it is not enough to just say a spouse had access to records or “could have looked at my bank account.”

The Benefits of a Postnuptial

So why would anybody want a postnuptial agreement?

In many ways, the reasons are the same that anybody would want a prenuptial agreement: to minimize or avoid completely the time, heartache, and expense of a contentious, bitter divorce, should that happen.

A postnuptial agreement can give the parties some security, knowing what exactly they will get, keep, or give up in the event of a divorce. That is in addition to the security of knowing that there will be no or minimal fighting over these things should a divorce happen.

Postnuptials may help keep marriages intact. A couple on the verge of a divorce may opt to stay together and try to make things work if they know that there is a postnuptial in place. So, a party may say, “We can try to work on the marriage if we come to an agreement as to what happens if things don’t work out.”

Avoiding Risks or Waste of Marital Assets

A spouse may opt to stay in a marriage despite knowing that one spouse is taking a big business financial risk or knowing that a spouse is wasting money. A spouse may just have a sense that something is being hidden, money is being spent, or that loans are being taken out by the other spouse. Rather than just leave the marriage, that spouse may be more inclined to stay and work things out, knowing a postnuptial is in place.

Inheritances

A postnuptial can help you keep assets that are yours but which you may want to use to help the marriage.

For example, imagine that you come into an inheritance. That is, at least at first, your property. But the marriage needs that money—perhaps you want to pay off the mortgage, help with debt, help your spouse start his or her business, or use the money for anything else that benefits the marriage.

By doing that, you potentially transform that inheritance from non-marital property, not subject to division, into marital property that could be divided in a divorce.

But a postnuptial can prevent that. If the spouses agree that the inheritance is and remains non-marital property, it frees that money up to be used to benefit the marriage, without the inheriting spouse fearing that if there is a divorce, that non-marital property will be considered to be marital.

Using Non-Marital Assets

A postnuptial agreement can allow spouses to put one spouse’s money into an interest-bearing account or into some other kind of investment and use the interest however they choose, without fear that doing so would make the principal investment into marital property, subject to division in divorce.

Protecting Outsiders Gifting Assets

Even third parties outside the marriage may benefit from a postnuptial.

Take the parents of a spouse who want to help the new couple buy a home. However, they want to make sure that if there is a divorce, the home (or money from the sale of the home) goes to their child—that it is not divided up between the spouses on divorce.

A postnuptial can specify that a gift from someone outside the marriage to a spouse remains the property of that spouse, thus allowing the third party (the parent in our example) to give whatever is needed and allowing the marriage to benefit from the use of the gift.

Sacrifices for the Marriage

Postnuptial agreements can make it easier and safer for one spouse to forego their career for the benefit of the marriage.

Imagine a spouse who gives up a career opportunity to help the other spouse with their business or to help raise kids. That spouse can be protected in the event of a divorce through the use of a postnuptial, making it safer and more palatable for the spouse to give up career or other personal opportunities to help benefit the marriage.

Changes in Your Life

Any change in lifestyle or situation that could affect finances may call for a postnuptial agreement. This can include blended families, or someone losing a job, or getting a  significant promotion. Inheritances, bonuses, financial windfalls, or even medical hardships may cause a couple to want to make sure they are protected in the event of a divorce.

A postnuptial agreement can be a valuable tool to help you protect your assets and your marriage.

Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

You may contact Anthony Diaz by calling 407-212-7807 or by email an*****@************aw.com or visit anthonydiazlaw.com for more information.

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Parenting Plans: Crafting an Effective Framework

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When you are going through a divorce with children involved, there are a lot of issues that need to be worked out between the parents when it comes to raising the children and paying for their needs. Even if you do agree on things like child support, visitation, or time-sharing, themselves contentious, time-consuming issues to work out, there are still so many details that need to be agreed upon by the parents.

Who will pick up and drop off the kids? What extracurriculars will they participate in, and who pays? What about uncovered medical expenses? Who decides on the child’s diet? Literally, every detail of a child’s life needs to be coordinated between the two now-divorced parents.

A Lot of Fighting

In the old days, this led to a lot of very costly, time-consuming, and expensive fighting. Getting parents who may be hostile to one another to agree to anything is tough, but now they have to agree to every single detail about raising the child, now and in the future, and coordinate their co-parenting activities as divorced parents.

If parents forgot any detail about any of this when the divorce was finalized, they would likely be back in court, fighting about it later on.

The Move to Parenting Plans

That’s why, in 2018, Florida moved to what is known as a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a pre-written form, with almost every detail about the child’s life, upbringing, and coordination between parents, pre-written on a form. All the parents have to do is fill in blanks or check in boxes.

The parenting form, which can be found here, contains things that you may not, at first, think about. For example, the form has:

  • Every detail of when the children are with which parent, both on a regular basis, as well as during extended school breaks and holidays. The plan has model time-sharing schedules, which provide equal or near equal time with each parent (sometimes called 4/3/3/4, 7/7, 2/2/3/3, Or 2/2/5/5 rotating schedules), but the parents can opt for an unequal schedule, where one parent has more than 50% of the overnights with the kids.
  • Who registers the kids in extracurricular activities, and who pays for what percentage of the expenses related to the activities.
  • When it comes to time with the kids when the kids don’t have school, which child’s school schedule will be used (if there are multiple kids in different schools).
  • How emergency time-sharing changes are handled.
  • Who gets to choose vacation dates with the child first.
  • Who transports the kids to the other parent, and who pays what percentage of those costs.
  • Which parent’s address is used as the contact address for the kids.
  • How often and by what medium the parents can communicate with each other, as well as with the kids when they are with the other parent.

Parents may also want to include items for the future, especially if there are young kids so that the parenting plan doesn’t need to be revisited when young children reach the teenage or young adult years.

This is just a short list to give you an example of the detail that is contained in a parenting plan. At first, it may seem onerous to fill the entire form out. But the goal is to reduce the confusion and ambiguity that often lands parents back into court later on and to provide clarity about the rights and responsibilities of the parents.

There is even a separate parenting plan for parents who are long distance from each other, with provisions that are unique to parents in this situation. There are separate parenting plans for parents who are generally amenable to working out problems or situations as they may arise in life, and a more structured, rigid plan, for parents who do not work well together and, thus, may need more details included in the parenting plan.

You Can be Flexible

Although the parenting plan is a pre-written “fill in the blank” form, that does not mean that parents have to stick to the constraints of the form. Parents are free to modify, add to, or alter the form in whatever way fits their unique situation.

There is no right way or wrong way to fill out a parenting plan. The parents can model the plan how they see fit, with whatever provisions work for them. For example, parents can include who will pay for a minor’s car when the minor gets old enough or how the parents will save money for the child’s eventual college education. Parents can add, subtract or modify language in the plan.

Parents who resolve their differences through mediation or some other out-of-court resolution have more flexibility, given that they can craft whatever they want in a parenting plan without just relying on what a judge decides.

A judge will ultimately have to approve of a parenting plan, but so long as the parties agree and there is nothing harmful in the plan to the children, most judges will approve the plan that the parents have agreed to in mediation or through negotiation.

Considerations for the Parenting Plan

There are a number of factors you should consider when filling out your parenting plan. Some of the more important ones include:

  • How well the parents get along and communicate—the better communication is, the less rigid or detailed the parenting plan may have to be
  • If a parent has a less flexible work schedule or a schedule that does not work as well with a child’s school schedule, that should be considered
  • If a parent may, possibly, need to relocate more than 50 miles from the other parent
  • How familiar the child is with his or her school or neighborhood, and the proximity to the child’s friends or extended family
  • Whether a child has special needs or disabilities which may alter the ability of the child to go from one home to the other on a regular basis

Your parenting plan is a vitally important document in your divorce and in your child’s life. Make sure you have attorneys that can explain it to you and give you the pros and cons of any decisions or choices you make on the form. We can help you craft a parenting plan that works for you. Contact us for help with your time-sharing and child custody case or for help with your parenting plan.

Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

You may contact Anthony Diaz by calling 407-212-7807 or by email an*****@************aw.com or visit anthonydiazlaw.com for more information.

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Estate Planning After Divorce: What Changes?

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When people prepare for divorce, they start to plan their post-divorce life. They may do things like get their spouse’s names off of bank accounts, figure out where they will live, take names off of insurance policies, and all the other things that go with the transition from married to single life.

But one thing that many soon-to-be-divorced people do not take time to think about is estate planning.

If you are someone who has thought ahead and has an estate plan already, that is good news. However, the estate plan you drafted when you were married (or, for that matter, even before you were married) may not work for you once you are divorced.

In fact, your estate documents may be completely invalid post-divorce.

Conflicts Between Family Law Documents and Estate Plan Documents

If you have an estate plan already, any agreement that you make in relation to your divorce, such as a  mediation agreement, marital settlement agreement, or anypre or post-nuptial that you sign, will take precedence over your estate documents in the event that there is a conflict.

This often happens—people will draft an estate plan and later agree to a divorce settlement agreement, not aware that they are conflicting with the prior drafted estate plan.

This can lead to people not getting what you intended them to get in your estate plan, or worse, to fighting between family and former spouses in probate court. Your estate could be tied up for years.

This means that if you already have an estate plan, it must be revised post-divorce to eliminate any conflict with any document you sign in relation to the divorce.

Amending or Redoing Your Will

With all the changes that come with divorce, you may be best served just revoking your will and drafting an entirely new one. That is because of all the changes that need to be made in your will post-divorce.

For example, your will may have appointed your spouse as the executor of your will. You may no longer want this to be the case after your divorce.

For the purposes of a will, upon divorce, the law treats the spouse as having died (again, this is for the purpose of administering your estate plan). That means that whatever funds, money, or assets you left to your spouse now have nowhere to go and could be distributed by the Probate Court per Florida’s intestate statutes.

Healthcare Proxies and Medical Decision Making

Many wills and other estate documents appoint healthcare proxies — that is, people who will make the essential medical decisions for you in the event you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated or if you can no longer make these kinds of informed healthcare decisions for yourself.

You likely may have appointed your spouse to be this person, and you may no longer want this to be the case in a divorce.

If you had no designated healthcare surrogate, healthcare proxy, or power of attorney, you can no longer just rely on a hospital or doctor just listening to your husband or wife. Now that you will be single, you should have these documents executed to designate whomever it is you want to fill this role.

If you have a living will that designates your end-of-life care (such as a do not resuscitate order), some living wills and the authority for your designated spouse to help carry out your wishes will terminate once the dissolution of marriage is entered. That means that although you indicated your wishes for end-of-life care, there is nobody with the legal capacity to make those wishes happen for you if you do not amend these estate documents.

Powers of Attorney

Per Florida law, any kind of power of attorney (not just one that addresses healthcare) terminates on the filing of the divorce itself. That can be good, as you may no longer want your spouse to be your power of attorney. But it does mean that you will need to replace your spouse with whomever it is you want to take that role.

Death Before Divorce

Divorce cases can be very contested and can drag on for a long time. What if something were to happen to you before a final judgment was entered? Technically, you are not divorced yet, and Florida law has powerful laws that make it difficult to disinherit a spouse, even one you are in the process of divorcing.

Your estate plan should have contingencies in case something were to happen to you before the divorce is finalized.

Other Documents

Your estate plan is more than wills and trusts. It also may include deeds to properties, bank accounts that you designated as “payable on death,” or life insurance policies with named beneficiaries. Your soon-to-be ex-spouse may stand to benefit from any of these, and you may no longer want that to be the case. These all need to be altered to reflect your life post-divorce.

Trusts

Did you set up a trust during your estate plan? Florida law says that if you did establish a revocable trust, there will be little impact on the trust itself; the law acts as if your spouse “died” upon divorce for the purpose of the spouse, thus eliminating him or her as a beneficiary, even if they are named.

But if your spouse is “deceased” (for the purpose of the trust), what happens to his or her trust distribution? It may go to someone you don’t want those assets going to, such as one of your spouse’s relatives.

And if you do want your soon-to-be ex-spouse to continue to inherit through the trust, your marital settlement agreement or court order needs to say that.

Minors and the Disabled

Does your will or trust leave something to a minor child? Or an adult child who may be disabled and not able to properly care for or use the assets or money you have left to him or her?

It used to be that you could rely on your spouse to safeguard the funds or to help manage them for the benefit of the minor or disabled child. But now, with no spouse, you may want to re-establish a trust, and name a trustee, to help manage the funds until the child is older or to distribute the funds in a way that ensures that what you are leaving to your child is not wasted or misused.

If something were to happen to you, your ex-husband or wife would be the legal guardian of the child, which makes sense, as they are the natural surviving parent. But sometimes, this is not possible. Perhaps a spouse is incarcerated or simply cannot handle full-time parenting because of time or other concerns.

Your estate plan will have to designate a guardian to care for minor children, which can serve as a backup plan in the event that your spouse cannot or does not want to take that role now or in the future.

Divorce is a big change in your life, but we can help you navigate it and answer whatever questions you may have.

Anthony J. Diaz is an experienced family law attorney focusing on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. His offices are located at 2431 Aloma Ave Suite #124, Winter Park, FL. 32792 and 3720 Suntree Blvd., Suite 103G, Melbourne, FL. 32940.

You may contact Anthony Diaz by calling 407-212-7807 or by email an*****@************aw.com or visit anthonydiazlaw.com for more information.

And if you found this article helpful, please leave us a review HERE.